Sports

Mexico disgraced South Africa 2-0 at start of World Cup

Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the quadrennial football extravaganza...

NOC holds sports medicine seminar for female medics

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has launched a sports medicine seminar in Benin City to equip female medical...

Why NOC plans to launch safe sport policy June 16

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) will launch its Safeguard Policy for Sports in Nigeria on June 16, 2026,...

​The 2026 Olympic Day celebration postponed by a week

The main organisers of the Sport-For-All Commission under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a one-week postponement...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt,...
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Kiss: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA boss

The World football body, FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend.

NOC appoints 6-man committee to review its constitution

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has set up a 6-man Constitution Review Committee. According to Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of NOC, the appointment...

Latest FIFA Rankings: Nigeria remain best team in Africa

By Vincent Obi Zurich - Nigeria is ahead of Ghana and South Africa, remaining the best team in the continent. According to the latest FIFA ranking...

NOC creates a Safeguard Commission to  Promote Safe Sport

 Nigeria Olympic Committee has Inaugurated a Safeguard Commission to promote safe sport, according to Tony Nezianya, NOC's Public Relation Officer.  The new commission aligns...

1984 Ànnaba tracks historic moment in athletics

By Tony Nezianya Ànnaba, Algeria, July 28, 2025—The city evokes a deep sense of history and nostalgia for the nation's sporting heritage as Nigeria's track...

Barcelona thrash Sevilla 3-0 to extend their LaLiga lead

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla on Sunday.
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